Best Internet Providers in Sawyer, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sawyer, IA
Sawyer has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Sawyer.
Ranks compare Sawyer with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sawyer, IA at a Glance
Sawyer Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Windstream
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Sawyer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sawyer, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Sawyer based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sawyer, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.40% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sawyer?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Sawyer
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Danville Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sawyer Compares to Places Its Size
Sawyer's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Sawyer | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lee County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 17.1% | bottom 29% | 72.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 542 Mbps | bottom 21% | 987 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | top 31% | 5.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | top 33% | 64% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $86,932 | top 23% | $64,710 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 17.1% of homes in Sawyer, against 72.6% across Lee County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Sawyer are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $86,932 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Sawyer
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sawyer?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
17.1%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 17.1% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Danville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
17.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Danville Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 17.1% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, Danville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sawyer?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 134 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.8% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.8% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 71 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sawyer?
Mediacom Cable in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
40.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 40.4% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sawyer?
CenturyLink DSL in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 54.4% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Sawyer, IA
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 46.2% of Sawyer homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Sawyer from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Sawyer by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sawyer
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sawyer
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Sawyer Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sawyer that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 4 of them in Illinois. Among them, Fort Madison has the most homes with fiber (84.7%) and West Point the fewest (27.3%); Sawyer has 17.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer (this page) | 731 | 17.1% | 542 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Fort Madison | 11,468 | 84.7% | 960 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| West Point | 1,713 | 27.3% | 1,088 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 35/100 |
| Wever | 1,285 | 37.6% | 560 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Nauvoo, IL | 1,231 | 45.0% | 852 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Denmark | 764 | 1.8% | 284 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 73/100 |
| Niota, IL | 393 | 80.9% | 842 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 38/100 |
| Spring Grove | 359 | 58.8% | 646 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Franklin | 313 | 0.0% | 163 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Pontoosuc, IL | 194 | 76.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 20/100 |
| Old Niota, IL | 167 | 40.7% | 573 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sawyer?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sawyer
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sawyer Internet Providers
Based on 61 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sawyer residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 94.0% coverage in Sawyer.
At a national level, based on 2615 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sawyer Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sawyer, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sawyer Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sawyer
Based on data reported by Sawyer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sawyer. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sawyer Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sawyer?
Of the providers in Sawyer, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sawyer where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sawyer, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sawyer
| ISP / Tech Type | Sawyer Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sawyer?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Sawyer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sawyer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sawyer, available to 97.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.